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Hotel Mac Rae

2.5 star property
Hotel near Catalina Island Golf Course in Avalon

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Ocean View Queen | Bathroom
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Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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409 Crescent Avenue, PO Box 246, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean View King | View from property

Ocean View King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Queen | Bathroom

Ocean View Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard King | Free WiFi

Courtyard King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Queen | Free WiFi

Courtyard Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Double | Free WiFi

Courtyard Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 177 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Patio Double Double | Free WiFi

Patio Double Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Patio Double Twin | Free WiFi

Patio Double Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Avalon

In Avalon .With a stay at this Avalon hotel, you'll be steps from Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mac Rae

Hotel near Catalina Island Golf Course in Avalon
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Avalon hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Mac Rae offers 26 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Exterior
Catalina Island Inn
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 1,000 reviews
$112 nightly
The price is $126
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Catalina Island Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Mac Rae have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Mac Rae.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Mac Rae?

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Mac Rae on Nov 2, 2025 start from $218.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Hotel Mac Rae to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (14-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.8 mi (68-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Mac Rae offer free breakfast?

Hotel Mac Rae does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Mac Rae?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Catalina Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Mac Rae?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Mac Rae?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have a pool?

Hotel Mac Rae does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Mac Rae to downtown Avalon?

Hotel Mac Rae is 0.1 mi away from Avalon.

Hotel Mac Rae Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Adelajda, Long Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I liked about this hotel was location. It needs major renovation! I felt misled by the photos…very expensive old place that we will not come back…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANNET

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel. Location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

For $800 for a weekend, I was expecting a little nicer amenities. The gentleman who checked us in was very nice, he was great. But the hotel is more of an inn that hasn’t been updated in a while. The pictures are very deceiving. The doors to the rooms need a shoulder nudge to open and close. The room was tiny with maybe a 18” in tv, old carpets & smell of mildew. The bathroom door also doesn’t close, shower was the size of a shoe box. One night was almost $500. I expected a lot more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, San Clemente

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in the middle of town. Easy accessible to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When checking out kept my luggage for a few hours I really appreciate that
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok to stay

Like the fact that hotel is feet away from the beach and walking distance to all the dining and shopping stores. Just FYI no elevator. Daniel at the front desk is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos, Tustin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Quaint and simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We loved the location of this property. The room are perfectly adequate and the water was hot. One major problem was that the after hours phone number was not working. When our kids locked us out of the room, we had to search for someone who could call the people working. It turns out they stay there and one can just bang loudly on the door to try to get their attention. But we did not know this for a few hours. Otherwise, this hotel is good as a home base for exploring Avalon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just returned from Catalina and our room at the hotel Mac Rae was perfect for my teen son and I. It was a perfect location, being right in the center of everything. I loved having a fridge and coffee maker in the room and the room was SUPER clean and cute!! My 16 year old loved being able to walk down to the basketball and volleyball courts to go play and not having mom tag along! Also, the little pharmacy just downstairs on the corner had bottled water and drinks to put in our fridge. Super close and convenient! We hope to be back next summer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syrena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I at first was a little shocked about the size of the room and bathroom especially, my bf is 6’2 and it was very small for him to move around or even use the restroom also the walls are a little thinner then liked so just please keep that in mind !! Stay was great and ac blows nice cold air the staff is great and they have a small breakfast in the morningg
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is an older structure, and our room had a ceiling fan and air conditioner wall unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oxana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with easy access to all the things island offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avalon stay

Was a small hotel on the Main Street. The room was pretty small but the courtyard made up for it.Service was excellent . Daniel was great. He was helpful before and during our stay. Breakfast was tasty local muffins, bear claws with fruits, yogurt,juice ,coffee and tea. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Cool beach front property. Nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and hotel was right on the beach, but it was a very small, expensive room (no beach view) and we had to walk up many stairs (no elevator) and with luggage it wasn’t easy. The staff was excellent and they even called us to let us know we could check in early so that was unexpectedly nice. The hotel is old and the rooms need to be remodeled
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

evan

Liked: Staff & service

Location oriented

This place was a great central location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly staff, Cute and great location

The staff were great. Very accommodating and friendly. This is an older hotel, right on the Main Street where the restaurants and shops are. Right across from the beach. Very convenient. Our room was very small and no view, just the patio area. The room was cute and very clean. They said breakfast was included which were pastries, yogurt and coffee. It was pricey for what we got but I guess it’s about the location. What we didn’t like was to get to the office and rooms you had to go up two flights of stairs, there wasn’t an elevator. If someone is in a wheel chair or crutches, this isn’t the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daniel (front desk) was the best host! He called us the night before to pre-order breakfast...which was unexpected and awesome...he was well informed with regards to dining and breakfast facilities...he was very attentive and made the experience feel more than what we payed for! Great experience at MacRae Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay at the hotel. It was clean and the decor was as pictured. Our stay was mostly quiet, though our room was next to the ice maker, luggage shelves and front office, so we could hear the ice machine and when people were congregating in the mornings for breakfast, check out, etc. The amenities were as expected except there was no microwave. There was a fridge and a coffee maker. The bed was decent but a bit too soft for me. The breakfast was grab and go items-- we saw yogurt and danishes, but we may have missed some options due to sleeping in. There is no elevator and all the rooms are upstairs, so that is something to consider before booking. They have shelves to stow your luggage if you would like to spend more time on the island after check out. They also provided beach towels. We had a great stay and would recommend this place with the disclaimers mentioned above :).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025